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Modern History Test - 7

Que.1

Consider the following statements with respect to the Vernacular Press Act:
1.The Vernacular Press Act was directed only against Indian language newspapers.
2.It was one of the acts of the Lord Ripon's reactionary policies to curb national awakening.
3.Under the Act Magistrate's action against publisher was final and no appeal could be made against it.
4.The Vernacular Press Act continued to haunt freedom of press till Independence.
Which of the above given statements are correct?

A.

1, 2 and 3

B.

3 and 4

C.

1 and 3

D.

2, 3 and 4

Que.2

Consider the following statements related to the economic philosophy of Gandhi and Nehru:
1.Gandhi and Nehru had strongly supported the recognition of conflict of classes and put forwarded the theories of trusteeship.
2.Gandhi strongly supported Jawaharlal to organize the Independence for India League and a socialist revision of the economic structure of society.
3.They both supported for the initiation of the large scale industries for economic development.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A.

Only 1

B.

1 and 2

C.

All

D.

None

Que.3

Consider the following statements with respect to the Struggle-Truce-Struggle (S-T-S) strategy in the Indian national movements:

1.This strategy states that the mass movements have an inherent tendency to ebb after reaching a certain height.
2.It states that the freedom struggle would pass through several stages ending with the transfer of power by the colonial regime itself.
3.It was designed to suit the multi-class mass movement against the colonial state.
4.Gandhi, Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru were the main architect of this process.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

A.

1, 2 and 3

B.

Only 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

2 and 4

Que.4

Which of the following were the reasons for moderates not taking up of working class causes?
1.Apprehensions of division of national movement.
2.Fear of loss of competiveness of Indian-owned industries.
3.Threat of Russia led communist attack.
4.Absence of faith in masses.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

1, 2 and 3

C.

1, 2 and 4

D.

All

Que.5

Lord Metcalf is known as the liberator of press in India. Which of the following act/regulation was repealed by him?

A.

Press Act of 1835.

B.

Vernacular Press Act.

C.

Licensing Regulations, 1823

D.

Licensing Act of 1857

Que.6

Which of the following provisions were part of Charter Act of 1833?
1.Guidelines for mitigation of the slavery.
2.Employment opportunities to Indians without discrimination.
3.Allotment of 1 Lakh rupees for education.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

Only 3

D.

All

Que.7

Which of the following reforms were advocated by Raja Ram Mohan Roy?
1.Inheritance rights for women.
2.Separation of Executive from Judiciary.
3.Abolition of adjudication by Panchayats.
Codes:

Which of the following were the recommendation of the Press Commission presided by Justice Rajadhyaksha?
1.The commission recommended for establishing of the All India Press Council.
2.It recommended banning crossword puzzle competitions.
3.It also recommended evolving a strict code of advertisements by newspapers.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.10

Which of the following were the reasons for default by Zamindars in Permanent Settlement?
1.High revenue demand.
2.Reduction in power of Zamindar under the settlement.
3.Depressed agriculture prices.
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

1 and 3

C.

2 and 3

D.

All

Que.11

Which of the following were the demands by moderates during the earlier phase of struggle?
1.Separation of judiciary from executive.
2.Poorn Swarajya.
3.Development of agricultural banks.
4.Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

1, 2 and 4

C.

1, 3 and 4

D.

All

Que.12

The Congress and the League had agreed to form an interim government in the Center under the Desai Liaqat pact. Which of the following were made the part of the government?
1.An equal number of persons nominated by the Congress and the League.
2.Commander-in-Chief.
3.Representatives of the minorities especially the Scheduled Castes and the Sikhs.
4.Nominated members from the Princely States.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

1, 2 and 3

C.

2, 3 and 4

D.

All

Que.13

Which of the following statements regarding B.R. Ambedkar is/are correct?
1.He was the Chairman of Planning Board set up in 1944.
2.He established All India Un-touchability league.
3.He was minister of Labour in Viceroy Executive Council.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

Only 2

C.

Only 3

D.

All

Que.14

Which of the following statement defines the impact of First World War on India?
1.Huge rise in defence expenditure which led to rise on taxes.
2.Indian industries expanded as the demand for military goods increased.
3.Villages experienced shortage of farm hands, carpenters, blacksmiths and other such artisans.
4.Prices of basic commodities decreased due to expansion of trade bringing cheer to the low and middle class consumers.
Codes:

A.

1, 2 and 4

B.

1 and 2

C.

1, 2 and 3

D.

All

Que.15

Praja Mandal movements were the national movements started in the princely states. Which of the following activities were undertaken by them against Princely States Rule?
1.Fought for the democratic rights.
2.Encouraged cottage industries to increase self-reliance.
3.Established schools.
4.Worked for emancipation of untouchables to strengthen unity.
Codes:

A.

1, 3 and 4

B.

3 and 4

C.

2 and 3

D.

All

Que.16

Which of the following revolt and their immediate causes are correctly matched?
1.Sanyasi Uprising - It was started against the restrictions placed upon pilgrims visiting holy places.
2.Santhal Uprising - It was to resist encroachment of Rajmahal Hills.
3.Khand Uprising - It was started against the interferences in the tribal customs.
4.Ahom's Upsiring - It was started against the heavy assessment of land revenue.
Codes:

A.

1, 2 and 3

B.

2, 3 and 4

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.17

Which of the following social reform movements were associated with the spreading of education among women?

Government of India Act of 1935 provided diarchy at center. Which of the following subjects were reserved for Governor General?
1.Defence
2.Communication
3.Ecclesiastical Affairs
4.Finance
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

1, 2 and 4

C.

1 and 3

D.

1, 3 and 4

Que.20

Consider the following statements related to the development of judiciary during the British India:
1.Lord Cornwallis separated judiciary and executive.
2.Charter Act of 1833 provided the basis of constitution of Law Commission.
3.The provision for creation of Federal Court was introduced under Act of 1935.
4.The Ilbert Bill has allowed Indian judges and magistrates the jurisdiction to try British offenders in both civil and criminal cases at the District level.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A.

1, 2 and 3

B.

2, 3 and 4

C.

1, 3 and 4

D.

All

Que.21

What were the reasons for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?
1.European planters forced the farmers to grow cash crops.
2.The Administration did not suspended the land revenue collection in spite of drought in the region.
3.The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.
Codes:

A.

Only 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 2

D.

All

Que.22

Identify the Commission which has recommended for the following initiatives related to the Education:
1.Recommended transfer of control of primary education to newly set up district and municipal boards.
2.Primary education to be imparted in vernacular language.
3.Recommended for inclusion of vocational education at secondary education.
Which of the following committees have given the above stated recommendations?

A.

Wood's Despatch

B.

Hunter Education Commission

C.

Hartog Committee

D.

Sergeant plan of education

Que.23

Which of the following statements regarding Shyamji Krishan Verma is/are correct?
1.He founded Home Rule Society in London.
2.He started Vande Matram newspaper.
3.His ideas got published in ‘The Indian Sociologist', a monthly magazine which spread the political, social and religious reforms of him.
Codes:

Consider the following statements related to the changes brought in Judiciary during the British Rule:
1.Under the new system each district was to have two courts - faujdari adalat and diwani adalat.
2.Both the adalats were presided by European District Collector.
3.The reform was intitiated by Warren Hastings.
Which of the above statements are correct?